From the flight deck to the boardroom - LEADERSHIP, PERFORMANCE, INCLUSION

Former Pilot to the UK Royal Family

ROYAL PILOT

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HUMAN PERFORMANCE EXPERT

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SPEAKER

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ROYAL PILOT • HUMAN PERFORMANCE EXPERT • SPEAKER •

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Keynotes & workshops to build resilient, high-performing teams

LEADERSHIP

Human Performance Under Pressure

Mayday at 8 Miles a minute

"Mayday at 8 Miles a Minute" is an immersive and interactive crisis scenario set at 35,000 feet, diving deeper into the complexities of human limitations and prioritisation during high-stakes scenarios. Attendees will act as a crew to solve the airborne crisis.

PERFORMANCE

Managing Corporate Turbulence

Behaviours Not Capabilities Kill

"Behaviours, Not Capabilities, Kill" connects aviation flight deck safety principles to the business world, illustrating in a highly interactive way, how human performance factors like communication and decision-making under pressure are critical for high performing teams in any industry.

INCLUSION

Optimise Crew & Team Performances

My Boss Changed My Life

"My Boss Changed My Life" shares my experience as a military pilot serving under the ban, highlighting how inclusive leadership, trust, and authenticity drive performance and well-being. This message inspires organisations to foster truly inclusive and high-performing cultures.

TRUSTED BY

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TESTIMONIALS

  • “So relevant, applicable to business and most of all fun”

    Samantha Adams, Regional Director New York Times

  • "It was brilliant - people were hanging on his every word"

    Charlotte, VP Operations Control Management, J P Morgan

  • "One of most captivating talks I’ve ever been to"

    Elliott Nice, Hyperion X (Insurance)

  • "Matt performed magnificently to an audience of 700"

    Katya Ushakova, Director World Procurement Leaders

Journey So Far

  • 1972

    Born son of a Yorkshire Farmer

    1972

  • 1984

    First light aircraft flight

    1984

  • 1994

    Ford UK Graduate

    Implementing Japanese Management Techniques

    1994

  • 1995

    Joined the RAF

    Commenced Officer Training

    1995

  • 1999

    Qualified as an RAF Fast Jet Pilot

    1999

  • 2000 - 2010

    Joined the 32 (The Royal) VIP Squadron

    Co Pilot

    Training Captain

    Endorsed to fly Her Majesty The Queen

    Flying members of the Royal Family

    Royal formation fly Past over London

    Chief Training Captain Hawker Aircraft

    One of the first out military Gay pilots

    Westminster Abbey National Remembrance Service reading (transmitted globally on BBC World)

    2000–2010

  • 2007

    Commercial Airline Pilot

    2007

  • 2015 - Present

    Created Propel Performance

    Human Performance Factors training, workshops and keynotes

    DEI Champion

    2015–present